Foam Roller Exercise: Groin / Inside of Thigh

The Groin or Adductor muscles are a group of muscles that run from the pelvic bone to the inner thigh and knee. They are responsible for leg adduction, pelvis stability, and leg rotation. Tight Glutes can often cause a strain on the adductors. Hockey players are forever stretching their groin, when it’s often tight glutes which are causing all the problems. Attention to these muscle groups can help lengthen the tissue, reducing chance of injury.

• Place the foam roller on the ground, then lie face down so that the foam roller is perpendicular to your leg
• Place your inner thigh on the roller, then brace your body with your hands on the ground in front of you to regulate pressure
• Keeping your core engaged, roll forward and back 2-3 inches.
• Continue doing this the entire length of the inner thigh targeting tight areas
• Roll for 1-2 minutes and switch sides